{"id":97080,"date":"2026-05-13T18:57:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/u1f987.com\/en\/?p=97080"},"modified":"2026-05-13T19:00:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:00:37","slug":"high-inflation-in-the-us-alarms-bitcoin-traders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/u1f987.com\/en\/high-inflation-in-the-us-alarms-bitcoin-traders\/","title":{"rendered":"High Inflation in the US Alarms Bitcoin Traders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weak data<\/a> on the CPI<\/span> has led to a reduction in risks in bitcoin derivatives. Open interest (OI) on major crypto exchanges fell by nearly $1.25 billion, noted<\/a> CryptoQuant contributor Amr Taha.<\/p>\n

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Source: CryptoQuant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to the analyst, heightened inflation forced investors to close positions, avoid opening new ones, and reduce leverage.<\/p>\n

The decline was observed simultaneously on several major derivatives trading platforms \u2014 Binance, Gate.io, Bybit, and OKX. This indicates a broader reduction in short-term risks in the bitcoin futures market, Taha believes.<\/p>\n

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“Inflation exceeding expectations can pressure risk assets as it undermines the narrative of a softer monetary policy and pushes traders towards a cautious strategy,” explained the expert.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The analyst clarified that in the current context, the drop in OI might reflect a short-term reaction from traders rather than a clear long-term bearish signal:<\/p>\n

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“When a significant drop in open interest occurs across several crypto exchanges following a macroeconomic catalyst, it often indicates a rapid adaptation of traders to new risk conditions.”\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

State of the Crypto Market<\/h2>\n

Following the release of CPI data, bitcoin fell from $81,000 to the current $79,000 \u2014 a 2.5% drop.<\/p>\n

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15-minute BTC\/USDT chart on Binance. Source: TradingView<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On May 13, the US also published<\/a> the Core Producer Price Index (Core PPI). The annual figure, like inflation, was above forecasts \u2014 5.2% against the expected 4.3%.<\/p>\n

In March, the Core PPI was 4%. The latest figure is the highest since 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The index reflects changes in prices for goods and services, excluding volatile categories like food and energy.<\/p>\n

Along with another negative macro factor, CryptoQuant noted the rise in unrealized profits of bitcoin traders. The average figure reached 17.7%.<\/p>\n

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Bitcoin traders\u2019 unrealized profit margins hit 17.7%, the highest since June 2025.<\/p>\n

The last time margins reached these levels while Bitcoin tested the 200-day MA was March 2022, just before the downtrend resumed. pic.twitter.com\/Zgfe9jFTiv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n